It was the biggest shock of all the players left off Team Canada's Olympic roster when Sam Bennett's name was missing from the list. Ignoring everything Bennett has done in the NHL in the past year alone, Canadian hockey fans will remember the beautiful game-tying goal he scored against the USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final game. He recorded six shots (most on the team) and five hits (most on the team) in that game. SAM BENNETT IN THE CLUTCH! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #4Nations pic.twitter.com/qlINVGKp09...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Boston Bruins , like every team in the Eastern Conference, is very much in the playoff race. They are 21-18-2 and are two points out of a wildcard spot, but need improvements. The defense and goaltending are pretty solid, but it's the forward group that really needs the upgrades. Frank Seravalli said, "The Bruins are in a spot where they need more heft up front. How are they going to find that? Maybe moving out Mittelstadt to get a better fit is a way to start, but you're going to have to ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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The Edmonton Oilers are recalling two of the American Hockey League’s hottest scorers. Isaac Howard and Quinn Hutson were recalled to the Oilers roster Friday, the club announced. For Howard, it marks his first recall since he was sent down to the Bakersfield Condors in mid-November. The #Oilers have recalled forwards Isaac Howard & Quinn…
From In the Pressbox
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Ronald Araujo is back with the group after taking a five-week mental health break at the end of November following a very difficult night in the Champions League defeat away to Chelsea. Flick revealed Araujo is not 100% physically ready to return to play and will give the […]
From Barca Blaugranes
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Way back in July, when the NHL released their initial six players for each country participating in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games Victor Hedman was a lock to make the roster. Sure, enough the Tampa Bay Lightning’s captain was part of that initial wave of players, and expressed delight at finally being able to represent his country at the preeminent international tournament for hockey.
Also back in July, Lightning fans were still figuring out exactly what role the newly signed Pont...
From Raw Charge
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One more player from the Montreal Canadiens will not be getting a mid-season vacation this year. With roster decisions for the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament coming in this week, Oliver Kapanen has been selected to represent Finland when the NHL goes to Italy.
Oliver Kapanen fera partie d'Équipe Finlande aux Jeux olympiques d'hiver 2026 de Milan-Cortina! 🇫🇮 Oliver Kapanen has been named to Team Finland for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Congrats, Kappy! #GoHabsGo pic.twitte...
From Eyes On The Prize
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Kings fans seem like they are a decent bunch. Mostly complementary of the Celtics and don't overly trash their own team (other than Eubanks and Westbrook). I always love hearing a lot of Celtics fans on the road. Must have felt good for Queta to be starting for the Celtics after being waived by the Kings. I feel bad for the fan who just misses winning. Wild stat that the Celtics haven't played on New Year's Day in Boston since 1956. My favorites are in...
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The Columbus Blue Jackets took a bit of time to trade Yegor Chinakhov to find the right trade, but there was more interest from teams than just the Pittsburgh Penguins who ended up landing the former first-round pick. Chris Johnston reported, "There were teams around it. Going way back earlier in the season, the Leafs were one of them. I don't know that they were there later on here. San Jose I think had some interest. Winnipeg. A lot of teams were curious." Chinakhov is a 24-year-old drafted ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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As the calendar flips to 2026, the hockey world is eagerly awaiting the rosters for next month's Olympic Games. While fans in Minnesota are getting a taste of international hockey with the World Juniors, that's nothing compared to what's on deck. With the NHL finally back in the Games after a 12-yea...
From Hockey Wilderness
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The Detroit Red Wings are sitting pretty in the standings, but Max Bultman of The Athletic thinks the biggest deadline question is still staring them in the face. Detroit’s top pair of Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson looks legit, and Ben Chiarot has been solid, but the blue line depth behind that gets a lot shakier once the games tighten up. With the March 6 trade deadline approaching fast, the Red Wings should add an experienced No. 4 or 5 defenseman who can handle heavy pressur...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Good morning, Devils fans. The World Juniors Championships are now past the group stage and into the playoffs. Please see below for how the Groups A and B shook out: The Rosters and Standings Please see the following hyperlinks for each roster for qualified teams. Please note that not all teams have posted their rosters […]
From All About The Jersey
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The Rangers are unbeaten outdoors, and history says strange heroes thrive under the open sky.
From Blueshirt Banter
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There are zero implications for the rest of the Green Bay Packers season based on what happens on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. However, that doesn’t mean it won’t be an excellent opportunity for some intriguing players lower on the depth chart to put up some good film. Despite Jordan Love being cleared from concussion […]
From Acme Packing Company
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Pair of Michigan born players will represent their country in Italy.
From In the Pressbox
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It seems like the Edmonton Oilers’ top-six is about to be cemented. After Wednesday’s 6-2 defeat to the Boston Bruins, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media in his post-game presser. When asked if Jack Roslovic was more dangerous in a top six role on the wing, Knoblauch had this to say: “Yeah, it…
From In the Pressbox
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It all comes down to this. Even after an inept offensive performance against a dominant Seahawks defense, the Carolina Panthers still hold their playoff destiny in their hands as they visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. These two groups just played against each other two weeks ago, so they’re going to be very […]
From Cat Scratch Reader
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Team Sweden will have the most Pittsburgh Penguin input at the 2026 Olympics with two players on the roster. Both Rickard Rakell and Erik Karlsson were named to the roster released today. Karlsson made waves when he was one of the first six players named ahead of the rest of the roster for last years’ […]
From PensBurgh
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This game at the beginning of the year looked like a marquee matchup. The luster is gone, but it’s the last Minnesota Viking football we’ll enjoy for eight months. The team has finished the season on a hot streak and hopes to keep that momentum going. J.J. McCarthy sounds like he’ll be ready to go. […]
From Daily Norseman
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The Jets centre speaks for the first time since the Olympic team was named and he was not on it.
From In the Pressbox
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The Pittsburgh Penguins opened the 2026 calendar year with a strong 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings, getting two big points in the standings and getting another huge game from captain Sidney Crosby. He scored two goals in the first 10 minutes, assisted on Kris Letang’s overtime winner and factored into every goal the […]
From PensBurgh
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December's scouting report recaps the last two months of the series and features new prospects in Eriksen, Larsson and Fortescue.
From Blueshirt Banter
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After being named the NHL’s first star of November, Nathan MacKinnon followed it up with second star of December honors. Sandwiched between two other Team Canada centers, MacKinnon finished the month with 26 points in 14 games including 14 goals. Can the Colorado Avalanche superstar surpass the franchise record 57 goals this season? He currently […]
From Mile High Hockey
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Dive into Episode 400 of The Real Forness Show, where Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano unpack the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 18 clash against the Green Bay Packers. With no playoff stakes, this Border Battle at U.S. Bank Stadium feels like a preseason tune-up, but it’s packed with intrigue for Vikings fans eyeing 2026 rebuilds, quarterback […]
From Daily Norseman
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The Tampa Bay Lightning officially have an Olympic Line on their roster. A couple of days after his linemates Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli named to Team Canada’s roster, Jake Guentzel will be joining them (along with Brayden Point) on the flight over to Italy. Once the plane lands, they become rivals. The 31-year-old is one of 14 forwards that will be representing Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games next month.
With his Stanley Cup pedigree, consistent performance, and familiarity...
From Raw Charge
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It’s not that they look very much alike. Or come from the same continent or culture. Or were raised in the same basketball tradition. Or play the same position. Or arrived to the league with similar accomplishments.  Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers are two very different […]
From Mavs Moneyball
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